LeBron James, who turned 40 years of age on Monday, commented on whether he will or at least would like to finish his NBA career with the Lakers.

Apr 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) forward Evan Mobley (4) and guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, who turned 40 on Monday, says he has a “very good” relationship with his eventual retirement and wants to end his career with the Lakers.

Remaining undefeated on this West Coast road trip, Cleveland topped the Los Angeles Lakers, 122-110, on Tuesday night, going into the new year on an eight-game winning streak.

LeBron James on Monday said he hopes to finish his historic career off as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, remarks the NBA's all-time leading scorer made on his 40th birthday.

On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James when they host the Sacramento Kings. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, James has been ruled out due to an illness. The four-time NBA Champion is averaging 23.

Lakers star LeBron James missed Saturday night's 132-122 win against the Sacramento Kings with an illness. It was James' third missed game of the season. Gabe Vincent started in James' place, going scoreless in seven minutes before being ruled out with an oblique strain.

LeBron James fielded more questions about retirement on his 40th birthday. The NBA's all-time leading scorer and oldest active player celebrated the milestone Monday amid his 22nd NBA season. Despite reaching 40,

LeBron James turned 40 years old, the Lakers star acknowledged that he could — but won’t — play between five and seven more seasons and, perhaps more importantly, reaffirmed a desire to end his career in Los Angeles.